Thematic Saddled with an economic crisis, the nation state has been forced to reevaluate its social engagements with its citizens. Our research teams dedicated to this theme constantly engage in research focusing on poverty measurements, exclusion and inclusion errors in social protection programs, inequalities in access to services, and declining quality of services. Team Members […]

Thematic We research on how social markers such as religion, ethnicity, caste, class and sexual orientation affect gender identity and relationships. Team Members Our Thematic Research

Thematic We research on the impacts of the current economic crisis and the wide range of economic reforms taking place in the areas of poverty, socio-economic context and environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka. Team Members Our Thematic Research

Thematic Economic disparity, globalization and cost of travel have caused changes in the way Sri Lankans perceived their lives, livelihoods and travel. In this context, we undertake extensive research into rural livelihoods, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), unpaid care workers, the fisheries and agricultural sector. Team Members Our Thematic Research

Thematic We study ecosystems, communities affected by introduction of ecosystems, effects of climate change on people and their lives, and interlinkages between natural resources, climate change, and poverty. Team Members Our Thematic Research

Thematic We research into effects of the reconciliation process, relevance of community driven reconciliation processes, local governance, land rights, inter and intra community tensions, youth unrest and unemployment, access to higher education, rising levels of debt and horizontal inequalities. Team Members Our Thematic Research